Big Boi’s debut solo affair simultaneously sounds retro and modern, establishing that he honors and respects his past accomplishments, while demonstrating his willingness to continue to blaze new trails.
Read moreLuniz’ Debut Album ‘Operation Stackola’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Though best known for the smoking anthem “I Got 5 On It,” the duo’s debut LP unfolds as a powerful examination of the pain, devastation, and exploitation that envelop Black communities.
Read moreTeena Marie’s ‘Irons In The Fire’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Following her empowering third studio affair, it became standard for Teena Marie to be the sole architect of her sound, inviting collaborators only when it suited her.
Read moreD’Angelo’s Debut Album ‘Brown Sugar’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
With Prince’s “everyman” musicianship ethos as his guide, D’Angelo’s breakthrough debut LP redefined soul music in the mid-1990s, ushering in a crucial pivot point in the history of the genre.
Read moreFoo Fighters’ Eponymous Debut Album ‘Foo Fighters’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Expectations weren’t that high for the album as, by design, people weren’t that aware of Dave Grohl’s versatility as a songwriter and performer, following his high-profile stint as Nirvana’s drummer.
Read moreFunkdoobiest’s ‘Brothas Doobie’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The trio’s second studio LP showcases a group that’s more seasoned and possessed of a stronger sense of identity. As a result, the album flows as a cohesive whole relative to its precursor.
Read moreThe Allman Brothers Band’s ‘Seven Turns’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Sounding more like a cohesive group effort than any of their Arista sides, the Allman Brothers Band’s ninth studio affair was, at the time, arguably their best album since 1973’s ‘Brothers and Sisters.’
Read moreSteve Earle and The Dukes’ ‘The Hard Way’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Although it was released in the darkest of times, Earle’s fourth studio album still contains some of the most powerful music of its era and of Steve Earle’s long career.
Read moreDonny Hathaway’s Debut Album ‘Everything Is Everything’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
On Hathaway’s debut studio LP, his sweet release of freedom through song is astonishing and you feel his yearning for a live audience throughout.
Read moreKylie Minogue’s ‘Aphrodite’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Minogue chose to stay true to herself and her artistry on her eleventh studio affair, her unrivaled authenticity remaining squarely at the forefront in executing her musical vision.
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